Scotland from the Roadside Just a thought… - The Anti Arty Farty Party So there’s a possibility that membership of the EU will, after all, be debated in Westminster and might — I’ll believe it when I see it — be put to a referendum. …which got me thinking (I know, I know). Anyway, Call me Dave has stated that he wants the UK to stay in the EU and the result of any referendum would not be binding on Westminster. My understanding is that the UK is a Parliamentary Democracy with sovereignty held by the Crown in Parliament — that is, the people are not sovereign. So if the UK holds a referendum on this issue how can they disregard the opinion of voters in Scotland? I don’t know, I’m only asking and perhaps someone out there might elucidate for me. BTW I personally believe that when Scotland does become independent (very soon I hope) that we don’t continue membership of a pointless and expensive political union and seek to be members of EFTA and EEA instead.
Stones of Wonder - Scottish standing stones, stone circles and cairns Kilchurn Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland Many Scottish castles tell the story of the changing times they lived through. It is quite common to find a castle that started life as a stronghold before being converted over the years to first a comfortable, then a showcase, home: or which was abandoned in favour of a nearby fine house when the struggle of conversion became too much trouble, and defence was no longer a priority. Kilchurn Castle evolved in a slightly different way. It was built in about 1450 by Sir Colin Campbell, first Lord of Glenorchy, and it started life as a five storey tower house with a courtyard defended by an outer wall. Not often appreciated today is that when built, Kilchurn was on a small island in Loch Awe scarcely larger than the castle itself: you can see this on part of a map drawn by Timothy Pont in the late 1500s here. Kilchurn's development started to take an unusual turn in 1681. The castle is possibly best appreciated by walking around the headland on which it stands.
David Cameron wants Scotland to remain in UK 3 October 2011Last updated at 17:28 David Cameron says he is a passionate believer in the union David Cameron said he wanted Scotland to stay in the union but accepted the decision was one for its people alone. His comment came in a BBC interview in which he was asked about a future referendum on Scottish independence. The Tory leader said he was a passionate supporter of the UK and he wanted to see Scotland stay inside it. Mr Cameron, who is attending his party's annual conference, also said he would happily work with any one of the four Scots Tory leadership candidates. On the issue of the union, Mr Cameron said it was a decision for the people of Scotland to take. He added: "I want to keep Scotland in the UK. "I think when they [voters] are asked, I do believe they would like to stay in the UK. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote Prime Minister well briefed by advisers. End QuoteFrom twitter - @TimReidBBC Tim ReidWestminster correspondent, BBC Scotland
Top 10 London Markets - Things To Do London markets sell everything from food to flowers, modern art to antiques, clothes to curios. Large, sprawling markets such as Spitalfields, Camden Market or Portobello Road are ideal if you want to spend a day wandering about, hopefully finding a few bargains along the way. Greenwich is great for gifts and local designers, and you can't beat Borough for a quick bite. Alfies Antique Market London's largest indoor market is a treasure trove of antique and vintage clothes, collectables and 20th century design pieces. Borough Market Discover this gourmet's paradise in London. Brick Lane Market Spreading across several streets in the Brick Lane area, you'll find both junk and gems in this market! Broadway Market Broadway Market in Hackney sells an eclectic mix of goods from local farmers, artists and craftspeople in order to temp the customer to sample and buy. Camden Lock Market Camden Lock is the central hub of Camden's huge market, which is home to more than 100 shops and stalls.
Glasgow revealed as the UK city which has inspired the most song titles February 2, 2012 12:01 Scottish city narrowly edges out Edinburgh, Birmingham and Liverpool More Various Artists news, reviews, videos and tour dates Buy Various Artists music from Amazon Glasvegas, who are from Glasgow Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan/Press has been revealed as the UK city which has inspired the most song titles. According to research carried out by PRS , the Scottish city has featured in the title of 119 songs on their database of recorded music, which makes it overwhelmingly the most namechecked in song titles (excluding the UK capital London). Scotland's other major city, Edinburgh, was second with 95, while Birmingham was third with 89, Liverpool was fourth with 67 and Manchester was fifth with 63. Further down the list, Belfast was sixth with 60, York was surprisingly high at seven with 59, while Brighton, Bristol and Newcastle made up the rest of the Top 10. The Top 10 cities, which feature in song titles, are as follows: {*style:<b>1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Comments
Scotland and Norway: a special relationship? | Andrew Boyle It always seemed too good to be true. And today it is all too easy to ridicule Alex Salmond for his vision of a far northern "arc of prosperity", flexing from Reykjavik down to Dublin then across Scotland to Oslo: when the Celtic Tiger was flattened on the road like any other poor moggy, Salmond's drive towards independence for Scotland seemed to falter. But only long enough for Salmond to realign his focus. The pinpoint of his gaze is now directed with laser beam concentration on the country he has often described as the ideal model for a modern Scotland. Interviewed by the BBC a year ago he said: "Norway has breezed through recession more successfully than any other country in Europe … Guess which other country in northern Europe is backed by a trillion pounds of remaining value of oil and gas in the North Sea?" The Scottish market for Norway's gas has become hugely important to Oslo. Jareg has of course the annals of history and recent scientific studies to back up her point.
Kilchurn Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland Many Scottish castles tell the story of the changing times they lived through. It is quite common to find a castle that started life as a stronghold before being converted over the years to first a comfortable, then a showcase, home: or which was abandoned in favour of a nearby fine house when the struggle of conversion became too much trouble, and defence was no longer a priority. Kilchurn Castle evolved in a slightly different way. Not often appreciated today is that when built, Kilchurn was on a small island in Loch Awe scarcely larger than the castle itself. Kilchurn's development started to take an unusual turn in 1681. By 1698 the Government had begun to convert Fort William into a stone fort from the wooden structure that had been placed at the head of Loch Linnhe in 1690. The Castle was used as a Government garrison during the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Rebellions: but the family's efforts to sell it to the Government were unsuccessful.
Visiter Londres à la sauce rock Visiter Londres, c’est immanquablement aller voir Big Ben, monter dans la coupole de la cathédrale Saint-Paul, passer son dimanche dans Camden Town, flâner le long de la Tamise jusqu’aux Docklands, traverser Hyde Park le nez au vent ou courir dans la prairie de Hampstead Heath. Mais il y une autre manière de découvrir la capitale britannique : les pochettes de disques. Démonstration. Abbey Road Le passage piéton le plus célèbre du monde est situé dans le quartier résidentiel de Saint John’s Wood. Il a les honneurs de l’album "Abbey Road" des Beatles, sorti en 1969, le dernier qu’ils ont enregistré. Battersea Power Station Deuxième site rock le plus célèbre de Londres, cette centrale électrique désaffectée est immortalisée sur la pochette d’"Animals", de Pink Floyd (1977). Battersea Park En 1967, le photographe Robert Whitaker emmène Cream (Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker) dans Battersea Park, en face de Chelsea, de l’autre côté du fleuve. Bridge Street Métro Bond Street Octobre 1978.